What to know about flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

The distance between New Delhi and Chennai is approximately 1,760.57km. The average flight time between New Delhi and Chennai is 2 hours 49 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£59
Air India Air India DEL-MAA 3h · Direct Mon, Nov 30
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Cheapest return
£127
Air India Express Air India Express DEL-MAA 12h 55m · 2 stops Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
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Best time to book
November
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,760.57km
Flight distance
2h 49m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chennai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £59 and round-trip from £127. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New Delhi to Chennai operate an average of 57 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 48.6% on-time departure rate and a 92.2% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New Delhi to Chennai flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai, including Air India, IndiGo and . Air India currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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IndiGo logo IndiGo
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New Delhi to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on New Delhi to Chennai Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

Average price of one-way tickets from New Delhi to Chennai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from New Delhi to Chennai, fares are lowest in November (£64) and highest in September (£93).

£93
£79
£64
£50
    Cheapest
  • £70
    Oct
  • £64
    Nov
  • £85
    Dec
  • £85
    Jan
  • £68
    Feb
  • £66
    Mar
  • £72
    Apr
  • £83
    May
  • £82
    Jun
  • £91
    Jul
  • £79
    Aug
  • £93
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

Average price of return tickets from New Delhi to Chennai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from New Delhi to Chennai, fares are lowest in April (£119) and highest in May (£194).

£194
£157
£119
£82
    Cheapest
  • £177
    Oct
  • £124
    Nov
  • £168
    Dec
  • £173
    Jan
  • £137
    Feb
  • £133
    Mar
  • £119
    Apr
  • £194
    May
  • £164
    Jun
  • £167
    Jul
  • £162
    Aug
  • £187
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air India offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £59 (for example, DEL–MAA on Mon, Nov 30). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air India Express offers fares from £127, departing on Thu, Oct 15 and returning on Sat, Oct 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New Delhi to Chennai with the following airlines, including: Air India IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA) takes an average of 2 hours 49 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 113 direct flights operate each week between New Delhi and Chennai. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – 6E933 (departure at 03:08)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Mon, Nov 30, with one-way fares from just £59.
    · Compare airlines. Air India currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Chennai.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New Delhi to Chennai on October 20, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at £60.
  • Flights to Chennai can arrive at: Chennai International Airport (MAA). The most common route connects Indira Gandhi International Airport and Chennai International Airport (DEL–MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and New Delhi is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New Delhi to Chennai is £92. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from New Delhi to Chennai is £170. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter New Delhi and Chennai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • IndiGoare the most popular budget airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.